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Plaster of Paris—
Plaster Jackets 1
,, Beds 2
,, Spicas 7
,, Splints (various) 28
Dental Treatments 10
Miss Thompson has kindly supplied the following report for
1930:—
''At the beginning of 1930 there were 68 Scholars on the roll;
at the end of the year there were 65. During that time 37 children
were admitted, but 40 left. Of these 40, 3 boys and 3 girls left to
go to work. One boy went on to the Technical College, and 1 boy
went to Clarke's College. The great majority of the children
therefore left the Physically Defective School to return to the
ordinary Elementary Schools as normal children. Four who went
to Brookfield Hospital have returned or will return shortly.
"The School at present has approximately 60 per cent. of boys
and only 40 per cent. of girls, and the new admissions were mostly
young children. Heart cases are increasing; Orthopaedic cases
form a smaller portion of the School than formerly.
"In January, 1930, the old scholars met at the School for a
Dinner. About 24 were present and the Mayoress, Alderman
Mrs. McEntee, was chief guest. In September, 1930, the Walthamstow
Rotary Club gave the children a great treat again. The
destination this time was Hampton Court and though the weather
was unkind, it made not the least difference to the children's
enjoyment. The private cars were appreciated most of all. The
Girls' Department of the Joseph Barrett School came to the Centre
one morning in May and gave a performance of the Crowning of
the May Queen. This was watched most eagerly by the crippled
children and letters expressing their gratitude were sent to Miss
Lovejoy, the Head Mistress. Other kind friends of the Cripple
School are Mr. and Mrs. Evans, who give sweets every Christmas
for each child. The usual Christmas party was held and games
carried on to a later hour than formerly.
"A beautiful picture entitled 'The Workshop in Nazareth,' was
presented to the School by Mr. Gillman in memory of Miss Dora
Gillman, a Masseuse on the Staff of the Centre, who passed away
after a brief illness in June, 1930.
"In addition to the ordinary School curriculum, Art is being
taught by Miss Longman, and Upholstery by Mr. Deacon. The
girls' needlework still maintains its high standard under Miss
Wakefield's guidance. Girls leaving School find their skill in
Needlework a great asset.